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Vol. 27 No. 13
MARCH 26 - APRIl 1, 2020
Resources to fight the virus Library, Fire Department, supermarkets offer services Stop & Shop, at 905 Atlantic Ave., also began opening earlier to allow older adults to shop As the coronavirus spreads before the rush of people who through New York, local super- have been clearing shelves. markets and agencies have From 6 to 7:30 a.m., the store was focused on helping the area’s open for customers ages 60 and most vulnerable residents. older. Local supermar“I think it’s the ket Gala Fresh right thing to do, Far ms, at 2485 because elderly peoGrand Ave., last ple are coming in week implemented later, and it’s like early hours for cusfirst come, first tomers over age 60 served, and it’s just and those who are not fair,” Desiree disabled. From 7 to 8 Pe r e z , a s s i s t a n t a.m., only those over store manager, said, 60 and the disabled adding that water are allowed to shop bottle cases have in the store. been limited to one “We want to help Molly per customer to keep the community, the supplies available most vulnerable,” MIskIewICz for older adults. F r a n k y J o r g e , Library social Last week, Gov. o w n e r o f G a l a work intern Andrew Cuomo Fresh, said, “and announced Matilda’s make sure they’re Law, meant to protaken care of.” tect individuals ages 70 and The grocery store also deliv- older, those with compromised ers food to older people, and immune systems and those with takes email and phone orders in underlying illnesses. The measpecial cases. For more informa- sure requires them to stay home tion, visit shopgalafresh.com. and limits home visitation to Jorge also said that prices immediate family members or were expected to increase, not- close friends, according to ing that he had seen higher costs for eggs and meat. Continued on page 3
By BRIdget dowNes bdownes@liherald.com
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Courtesy Sara Jamison
BAldwINIte sARA JAMIsoN shared the rainbow hunt idea with her 4-year-old son, Charlie, and her 6-year-old daughter, Faye.
Baldwinites look for rainbows in unsettling times By BRIdget dowNes bdownes@liherald.com
Call it the great Baldwin rainbow hunt. A group of Baldwinites has been hanging up paper rainbows to encourage others to be creative and spend time outdoors — though a safe distance from others. The concept, which sprang up on Facebook, is simple: color, paint, cut or print out a rainbow and tape it to your front door or window. Then
take a walk around the area and count how many other rainbows you can find. The art project becomes an outdoor activity, encouraging neighbors to get fresh air without human contact. “It’s amazing, because my son and I take a walk every day, and every day more rainbows keep popping up,” said Tricia Wilder, a district parent and kindergarten teacher. “The first day we went out, we only found one. The next day, we found three. Yesterday we
found, like, seven. “Over the next few weeks,” the Facebook post, shared by Wilder, read, “many of us will be increasing our time spent at home. It can be hard to find things to do all day — especially with children — and not lose your mind.” Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered schools to close until March 31 to stop the spread of coronavirus. At press time, more than 20,000 coronavirus cases had been Continued on page 5
really want the Baldwin residents to know they’re not alone right now.